The BEHRINGER COMPOSER PRO has become the industry standard compressor for numerous applications. Today, you'll find stacks of COMPOSER PRO's in the racks of professional touring companies as well as in leading studios the world over. Now there's a device that combines the COMPOSER's famous interactive concept with modern tube technology: the TUBE COMPOSER T1952.

Extended information

Five dynamic processing functions

Just like its solid-state counterpart, the TUBE COMPOSER offers various dynamic processing functions. Fully automatic as well as manual compression, for example. Not to mention expander/gate, peak and program limiter. The TUBE COMPOSER's IKA circuitry combines the advantages of "hard knee" and "soft knee" compression in a single dynamic processing function. The acoustic result is always entirely natural and transparent, even in the case of extreme compression ratios. The IRC circuit of the expander/gate section enables musical fade outs, makes the threshold setting less critical and virtually eliminates "chattering" û even at critically low S/N levels. The limiter section offers two stages of dynamic control: first, a peak limiter applies instant "brickwall" limiting. If clipping occurs, the IGC program limiting circuitry is activated, reducing the input level to eliminate overloading.

Tension and relaxation: attack and release

Activate the intelligent Auto function, and the TUBE COMPOSER relieves you from the constant re-setting of attack and release times. For creative envelope shaping or percussive signal processing, you can of course choose the manual mode and set attack and release times yourself.

Completely equipped

The T1952 also features a switchable stereo link mode and can be set to +4 dBu or -10 dBV. Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with XLR and 1/4" TRS connectors and a relay-controlled hard bypass function ensure trouble-free operation and prevent nasty surprises in the case of power failures.

A COMPOSER« with tubes

Our ULTRATUBE circuitry breathes life into your music without adding noise. You can precisely add the desired amount of overtones with the "Warmth" control. Painstaking construction and carefully selected components and tubes ensure that your TUBE COMPOSER will be a reliable partner in any and all live or studio situations for years to come.

Technical specifications

Special "Warmth" control and selected 12AX7 tubes allow you to precisely add the desired amount of tube sound to your audio
IKA (Interactive Knee Adaptation) combines "soft knee" and "hard knee" characteristics
Automatic or manually controllable attack and release times
Switchable high-pass filter and monitor function for side chain
Compression switchable between "interactive knee" and "hard knee" operation
IGC (Interactive Gain Control) peak limiting circuit combines clipper and program limiter
IRC (Interactive Ratio Control) expander/gate circuit for gentle disturbance suppression
Precise displays for input and output level and gain reduction
Stereo link function
Servo-balanced inputs and outputs with 1/4" TRS and gold-plated XLR connectors
Relay-controlled hard bypass switch with auto bypass function in case of power failures (safety relay)
Manufactured under ISO9000 certified management system